Episode Details

Episode Topic: The Myths and Terrible Truths of Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a horrible reality in our world today. Our guest speakers this week have dedicated their lives and careers to addressing this issue, working alongside consecrated women from around the world as part of the Talitha Kum network. Sister Gabriella Bottani, S.M.C., and Sister Ann Oestreich I.H.M., will spend this hour with us, helping to dispel some of the myths about trafficking, shed light on the realities of this issue, and reveal the progress their organizations are making to save the children, women, and men suffering from the crime of human trafficking.

Featured Speakers: 

• Sr. Gabriella Bottani, S.M.C., International Coordinator, Talitha Kum
• Sr. Ann Oestreich, I.H.M., President, U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking
• Chris Stevens, Co-Founding Director, Inspired Leadership Initiative

Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: go.nd.edu/963c89. 

This podcast is a part of the Inspiring Conversations ThinkND Series titled “Transforming Lives and Lives Transformed”.

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